Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
New York and Washington DC are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 294 LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:00 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:48 with United Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGA to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 78.1% of its services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LGA to IAD flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGA and IAD include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, 57 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 112 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGA to IAD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LGA arrive on schedule 80.0% of the time.
LaGuardia Airport is about 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to LGA? If you're catching an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel near IAD if you're taking a late LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Washington DC. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.